Southern Washington Volcano Climbs
Group Summit Climbs
Group Summit Climbs run on a regular schedule throughout the season. These programs offer a cost-effective way to try out alpine climbing, learn or brush up on basic skills, and summit a mountain of your dreams.
Southern Washington Volcano Climbs
Group Summit Climbs
Climbers approach the rim of the Crater on Mount Saint Helens, Adams in the distance. Chris RiedenerThe Southern Cascades Volcanoes offer excellent beginner level ascents while providing stunning views of the surrounding country. Mt. Adams and Mt. St. Helens are ideal peaks for those who would like a solid introduction to snow climbing and general mountaineering skills.
- Location:Southwestern Washington State
- Season:May - September
- Length:5 Days
- Cost:$1325
Mount Adams reflected in Takhlakh Lake. Bob Bolton.Mount Adams offers fantastic beginner level ascents while providing stunning views of the surrounding country. It is considered an ideal peak for those who would like a solid introduction to snow climbing and general mountaineering skills.
- Location:Southwestern Washington
- Season:May - September
- Length:3 or 4 days
- Cost:Cost varies with group size and length of trip
Mount Saint Helens in 1980 a few months after its catastrophic eruption. Photo courtesy of the USGS.The Southern Cascades Volcanoes offer excellent beginner level ascents while providing stunning views of the surrounding country. Mt. Adams and Mt. St. Helens are ideal peaks for those who would like a solid introduction to snow climbing and general mountaineering skills.
- Location:Southwestern Washington State
- Season:May - September
- Length:3 Days
- Cost:Please contact AAI for pricing and availability
Climbers negotiate crevasses while descending the Kautz Glacier. Alasdair TurnerThis is a 4-day intermediate summit ascent and skills clinic on Mt. Rainier – at 14,410 feet, the highest glaciated volcano in the lower 48 states, and Washington's highest peak. This outstanding route requires some previous experience with glacier travel and steep snow climbing.
- Location:Southwestern Washington State
- Season:July
- Length:4 days
- Cost:$2075
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